team sports background (~ 11 yr) hockey, football

martial art background (~ 11 yr)

• stand-up -- advanced. power, competent footwork, impact conditioning
• grappling -- not untrained, novice
• dire self-defense situations (sucks, but yes)

strength training background (+ 2 yr)

• basic resistance training with and without weights
• dynamic weightlifting (Olympic), below advanced
• static weightlifting (Powerlifting), below advanced

with that said, it takes a lifetime to become a real expert. i'm no expert. i'm proud of all the training i've done but i know i'm only scratching the surface. the idea of absolute energy (chi/ki) is beginning to manifest after over ten years, but only vague. either way, the feeling of chi is a powerful feeling and i'll remind anyone that their breathing is the key that opens it.

thanks and good luck. i hope i can add something or other that can inspire you.